Spain vs France – Match Preview

In a titanic clash at the Fussball Arena Munich, Spain will face off against France. This is in the semi-finals of the European Championship. The match is scheduled for Monday, July 9, 2024, at 19:00 GMT. As the tournament reaches its climax, both teams are eager to secure a spot in the final. The stakes are high. Despite the neutral venue, Spain is slightly favored by the bookmakers. Victory is the only way to the grand finale. Expect an intense battle where strategy, skill, and spirit will determine the victor.

Spain – Form

Spain’s recent form has been impressive, with victories in their last three matches in the European Championship. They secured a 2-1 win over Germany at Stuttgart Arena on 5 July 2024. Mikel Merino’s late header sealed the win, following Dani Olmo’s opening goal. Before this, Spain dominated Georgia 4:1. Goals came from Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams, and Olmo. Against Albania, they continued their winning streak with a 1:0 victory. Their performance has been consistent, meeting bookmakers’ expectations in all three encounters.

France – Form

France has shown resilience and tactical discipline in their recent away games. They secured a victory against Portugal in the European Championship Quarter Finals on 5 July 2024. The match ended in a goalless draw, leading to a penalty shoot-out. Before this, they played to a 1-1 draw against Poland. Kylian Mbappe scored from the spot. Their match before that, against the Netherlands, also ended in a 0-0 draw. France has met the predictions set by bookmakers in their last three outings. They have demonstrated a strong defensive foundation.

Spain – France – Head to Head

The last encounter between Spain and France was on October 10, 2021. France won with a 2:1 scoreline in the UEFA Nations League A. Over their last 10 head-to-head matches, Spain has won six times. France has won three times, and one match ended in a draw. This highlights Spain’s relative dominance. In the last five matches between them, both teams scored in three games. This indicates a tendency for open play. Spain has scored in 10 of their last 11 matches against France. They have not lost in 6 of their last 8 fixtures against the French side.

Spain – France – Standings

Tonight’s semi-final clash between Spain and France takes place at the iconic Fussball Arena Munich. Standings are not the focus tonight. Both teams have overcome earlier rounds. Their positions in earlier stages are irrelevant now. The next 90 minutes, or more, will determine who advances to the final. The odds slightly favor Spain at 2.60. The match is on neutral ground, so the advantage is minimal. France, with odds of 3.10, aims to defy expectations and secure their place in the final.

Spain vs France – Top scorers

The home side’s attacking prowess has been evident in the European Championship. Mikel Oyarzabal leads with 4 goals. Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, and Dani Olmo each have 3 goals. Alvaro Morata has also been crucial with 2 goals. This shows a well-distributed scoring effort from the team.

For the visiting side, Kylian Mbappe and Randal Kolo Muani have each scored twice. Midfielder Youssouf Fofana has impressed with 2 goals. Ousmane Dembele and defender Jules Kounde have each added a goal. This showcases the team’s depth and versatility in scoring.

Spain vs France – Full-Time Betting

Spain’s odds for a win are at 2.60. A draw is at 2.90, and France’s odds for a win are at 3.10. The bookmakers suggest a closely contested match. Spain is marginally favored. This is possibly due to their impressive form and historical edge. The absence of key players could influence the outcome.

For a diversified betting strategy, the “halftime-fulltime” market offers odds of 3.25 for Spain leading at halftime and winning at fulltime. The “draw-no-bet” market presents Spain at 1.727. This gives a safety net in case of a draw. The “double-chance” market for Spain to win or draw is at 1.364. This appeals to bettors seeking a conservative approach.

Spain vs France – Over/Under Betting

Over/under betting offers intriguing options for this semi-final clash. Historical data shows a tendency towards fewer than 3.5 goals in their encounters. Spain’s solid defense and France’s recent draws suggest a cautious approach. The odds for “Under 2.5” goals at 1.53 are appealing. However, the “Over 2.5” goals at 2.50 offers value for those expecting a break in the pattern.

Spain vs France – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are 2.00 for ‘Yes’ and 1.727 for ‘No.’ Historical encounters show both teams scoring in 3 out of their last 10 matches. Spain’s strong scoring record at home and France’s ability to score away make the BTTS ‘Yes’ option tempting. However, the significance of the semi-final stage might lead to a ‘No’ on BTTS being the safer bet.

Spain vs France – Prediction